마장용 매트 (Perforated Mat)

본 마장용 매트는 OTTO Sport 의 대표적 생산품으로서, 말스포츠를 위하여 특별히 고안된 제품입니다.

경기장이나 패독의 모래 바로 밑에 위치하여 신속한 배수, 충격흡수(약 40%), 미끄러짐 방지, 안정성 등을 말과 기수 모두에게 제공합니다,

 

OTTO Perforated Mat

 

Water Reservoirs

 

Water Permeability

 

Concussion Relief

The OTTO Perforated Mat provides significant stability and concussion relief of the footing. The force of the striking hoof is absorbed by the mat to a high extent. The Perforated Mat plays an important role in maintaining horses’ soundness: The mat system protects joints from debilitating, long-term damage due to concussion, and tendon damage due to instability and slippage from traditionally hard upper base surfaces. According to a scientific study of the German Association for Technical Inspection (TÜV), the OTTO system provides concussion absorption up to 40 percent.

 

Skid Resistance

A specially designed system of traction-knobs of different heights on the upper side of the OTTO Perforated Mat guarantees a secure surface and base, and high stability. Furthermore, it prevents horses from slipping and sustaining serious injuries.

 

Water Permeability

Through drainage holes surplus water drains off quickly. Therefore the arena can be used immediately after persistent rain activity. Muddy paddocks that lead to serious hoof complications, are a thing of the past.

 

Water Reservoirs

To minimize respiratory damage due to dusty footings, the OTTO Perforated Mat has a water retention system. In the water reservoirs, up to four litres of water per square metre are conserved. Moisture is homogeneously transferred to the footing to get the perfect consistency. Yet the adjacent drainage holes still ensure immediate drainage of excess rainwater: A typical OTTO Sport dressage arena can retain as much as 4,800 litres of water after a heavy rain – yet allows riders to resume work immediately due to superior drainage.

 

Separation of Footing / Substructure

On the underside of the mats, “locking-rings” ensure safe anchorage of the mat in the base layer (clean, washed stone). Because of their tapered shape, the mats are “locked” in place, preventing all lateral shiftings of mats. Sand cannot get under the mats, all upward shiftings are eliminated. In that way, the Perforated Mat ensures a proper and durable separation of footing and substructure.